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Montjuïc venue transformation . Barcelona

Smiljan Radić . Miquel Mariné . Beatriz Borque . César Rueda

Three major architectural projects will transform Montjuïc venue.

The future Montjuïc venue is beginning to take shape with the proposals from the winning teams of the architectural competition. Three unique monumental palaces—sustainable, avant-garde, and blending modernity with historical surroundings—will define the first phase of the renovation of this iconic city landmark. The goal is to transform it into a cutting-edge urban exhibition center for the 21st century.

This was one of the key topics discussed at this morning’s meeting of the Centenary Commission, made up of Barcelona City Council, the Government of Catalonia and Fira de Barcelona, which continues to make progress in the design of the axes of the programme of commemorative activities and the configuration of the management bodies that will carry it out.

Thus, this morning The Commission was presented with the winning architectural projects responsible for designing designing the first three major remodelling actions of the Montjuïc venue, following the decision of the jury made up of five renowned experts and chaired by the architect Josep Lluís Mateo. Key criteria included optimizing the trade fair facilities to modernize them, making them more flexible and versatile, under parameters of efficiency, digitalisation and sustainability. Continue reading Smiljan Radić et alii

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Kaktus Towers . Copenhagen

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The Kaktus Towers rise 80 m in height on an elevated green plateau – a floating public park with views to lively Vesterbro, Copenhagen Central, and the Copenhagen harbor. Rather than a typical tower – a repetitive structure of simply stacked floor slabs – the Kaktus Towers twist at each level to provide unique perspectives for each of the units. Continue reading BIG

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Gelephu International Airport . Gelephu

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Blending Bhutan’s traditional craftsmanship with modern innovation, the Gelephu International Airport is strategically positioned near the Bhutan-Indian border and the Paitha River, surrounded by Bhutan’s lush subtropical forests, mountains, and rivers. As Bhutan’s second international airport, the project is a collaboration with aviation engineering firm NACO and an integral part of the Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC) masterplan designed by BIG, Arup, and Cistri. With the capacity to handle 123 flights daily, it is projected to welcome 1.3 million passengers annually by 2040, increasing to 5.5 million passengers by 2065. Continue reading BIG

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Jinji Lake Pavilion . SUZHOU

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Situated along the waterfront in Suzhou, the Jinji Lake Pavilion merges the traditional Chinese courtyard typology with the offerings of a modern public space. Four distinct buildings are interconnected to form a gathering space for visitors and locals, as well as a resting point for walkers along the 13-km Jinji Lake trail. Continue reading BIG